10-Q · August 4, 2026
MPLX delivered a stronger Q2 operating result, with revenue up $309 million year over year to $3.312 billion, net income attributable to MPLX up $29 million to $1.077 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up $85 million to…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
MPLX earnings analysis
Filed November 3, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
MPLX delivered stronger top-line and sequential EPS performance, with total revenues and other income of $3,605 million and diluted EPS of $1.15, while adjusted EBITDA rose 5.3% to $1,859 million. Management maintained…
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MPLX delivered stronger top-line and sequential EPS performance, with total revenues and other income of $3,605 million and diluted EPS of $1.15, while adjusted EBITDA rose 5.3% to $1,859 million. Management maintained its $2.9 billion organic growth-capital plan and expects mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth, but quantitative revenue and EPS guidance was not provided. The principal concerns are negative adjusted free cash flow after distributions of $645 million, substantial fixed-rate debt, and increased reliance on a callable related-party intercompany facility.
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $1.15
What stood out
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Revenue accelerated sharply
Total revenues and other income were $3,605 million, up from $3.13 billion in 2026Q2 and $2.90 billion in 2025Q3, increases of approximately 15.2% sequentially and 24.3% year over year.
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EPS improved sequentially
Diluted EPS was $1.15 versus $1.06 in 2026Q2, a sequential increase of approximately 8.5%; EPS was below $1.52 in 2025Q3, a year-over-year decline of approximately 24.3%.
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Adjusted EBITDA grew 5.3%
Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.3% to $1,859 million, indicating improved operating earnings despite the year-over-year EPS decline.
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Growth investment plan maintained
Management maintained its $2.9 billion organic growth-capital plan and expects mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth as utilization increases and projects enter service.
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Distribution increased 12.5%
MPLX increased its distribution by 12.5%; however, adjusted free cash flow after distributions was negative $645 million, indicating that the payout increase exceeded post-distribution cash generation during the period.
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Unit repurchases continued
MPLX repurchased 851,907 common units during the quarter at a weighted-average price of $58.69, and $970 million remained available under the repurchase authorization at September 30, 2026.
What to watch
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Post-distribution cash deficit
Adjusted free cash flow after distributions was negative $645 million while the distribution increased 12.5%, creating a funding gap that may increase reliance on debt or other liquidity sources.
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Large fixed-rate debt exposure
Third-party debt had a fair value of $24,381 million, all of which was fixed-rate; a hypothetical 100-basis-point decline in yields increased its fair value by $1,937 million. This exposes MPLX to valuation sensitivity and potential above-par refinancing or repurchase costs.
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Callable related-party funding
The amended MPC intercompany loan agreement increased borrowing capacity from $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion and allows MPC Investment LLC to demand repayment of all or part of the outstanding principal before October 30, 2031, creating related-party liquidity and refinancing risk.
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No interest-rate hedge coverage
MPLX had no open interest-rate derivatives and no outstanding borrowings under its MPLX Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2026; therefore, the company has limited direct hedging of interest-rate exposure if market conditions change.
Management's outlook
No quantitative revenue or EPS guidance was provided. Management maintained its $2.9 billion organic growth-capital plan and expects mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth as utilization increases and projects enter service.
Earlier filings 2
10-Q · May 5, 2026
MPLX LP's Q1 2026 results showed a decline in revenue and net income, missing analyst expectations. Revenue was reported at $3.04 billion, down from $3.12 billion a year earlier, while diluted EPS was $0.90, lower than…
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